Per cycle means aggregate during the period from December 1 after the date of the previous general election for the office through November 30 after the upcoming general election for the office.

Per election means per each primary, general, or special election for that office.

Per calendar year means aggregate during the period from January 1 through December 31 each year.

Contributions designated for the exempt account of a bona fide political party are NOT subject to limit, except during the 21 days before the general election when the $5,000 maximum applies. See next.

During the 21 days before the general election, no contributor may donate over $50,000 in the aggregate to a candidate for statewide office, or over $5,000 in the aggregate to a candidate for any other office or to a political committee. This includes contributions to a party committee, as well as a candidate's personal contributions to his/her own campaign. It does not apply to contributions from the state committee of the WA State Democratic, Republican or Libertarian Party or from a minor party.